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10 Ways Christians Are Using Periscope for Christian Ministry

10 Ways Christians Are Using Periscope for Christian Ministry

Last updated on: July 22, 2015 at 9:22 am by Stacy Lynn Harp

10 Ways Christians Are Using Periscope for Christian Ministry 2015-07-22T09:22:10-06:00 Stacy Lynn Harp

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Recently I have been spending time using the new mobile app Periscope. Periscope.TV is a relatively new mobile app that has exploded on social media. Since I am usually an early adopter to new social media, I had to check it out and try it to see if it’s something that ministries can use to benefit what they do and I can tell you the answer is YES!

The Periscope mobile app can be easily downloaded in Android or IOS and instantly connects to your Twitter account. In fact, Periscope is now part of Twitter and has been compared to another video app called Meerkat. Since I haven’t used Meerkat I can’t give a comparison, but many in social media business circles are saying Periscope has better features.

Once you download the Periscope app you can instantly go live and broadcast your message to the world. What makes this mobile app different than using a Google hangout or You Tube is that your viewers can interact with you live on the screen of your phone. They can both comment and leave you hearts by tapping the screen. The hearts are the equivalent of a “like” on Facebook or a RT on Twitter. The hearts are the sign of how much your viewers are engaging with what you are saying during your live broadcast. Users can also leave hearts during the replay of your broadcast. Rebroadcasts are available for only 24 hours.

Many ministries, including radio shows and Christian bloggers, pastors, churches and TV shows are already using Periscope for ministry. Here are 10 ways I’ve already seen Christians using Periscope.

1. Bible News Radio is using Periscope to give morning devotional thoughts, news updates and live streaming of our daily radio show and giveaways. You can follow Bible News Radio on Periscope at @BibleNewsRadio and @StacyHarp

2. Jay Sekulow from The American Center for Law and Justice uses Periscope to live stream his radio show and answer viewer questions. Follow Jay Sekulow at @jaysekulow

3. Perry Stone is using Periscope to show behind the scenes tours of his ministry campus and is giving personal updates. Follow Perry Stone at @perrystonevoe

4. Many pastors are showing elders meetings and offering prayer for viewers and also bible studies.

5. Some individual Christians are using Periscope to answer bible questions and offer encouragement to fellow believers.

6. Christian authors like Tricia Goyer are already using Periscope to share about their latest books and give “mommy” tips. Follow Tricia Goyer at @triciagoyer

7. Periscope is being used as a platform to give away prizes to viewers. Bible News Radio has offered books from Christian publishers.

8. Breaking news and live prayer for those who are in crisis. Christians are already using the platform to bring urgent requests to God.

9. Many Christians are using Periscope to show tours of their facilities or places of interest like Israel.

10. Christians are also using Periscope for business.

Whatever way you may choose to use this exciting new medium, one thing is sure, Christians are generally two years behind most of the world when it comes to adopting new technology. I want to encourage you to jump in and join the Periscope world and begin to engage your circle of influence for Christ.

I’ve already seen our radio show engagement go up and met some exciting people using Periscope. Please follow Bible News Radio and Stacy Harp on Periscope by connecting with us at @biblenewsradio and @stacyharp I’m happy to connect.

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